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Mickie Pitcher, 77, of St. John's draws her regular dose of CBD oil with a syringe. Pitcher began taking CBD oil last year after experiencing the frightening symptoms of opiate withdrawal.
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Seniors embrace cannabis as an alternative to harsh medications

January 17, 2019 Allan Bradbury 1

Senior citizens have begun to accept cannabis as a viable replacement for addictive opiate medications.

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